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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.83, 52,554 and 13,968.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.83, 52,554 and 13,968.79 is: 20,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.83 : 52,554 = 13,968.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.83/52,554 = 13,968.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.83x = 52,554 × 13,968.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.83x = 734,115,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,115,789.66/35,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.48

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